Difference between revisions of "Rods/Pipes"
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| − | A plastic rod is a solid plastic shape generally made by the process of plastic extrusion. Most plastic rods fall into the category of thermoplastic that can be reheated and harden when they cool. Thermoplastics have a wide range of properties and can be recycled. In contrast thermosets, can not be reshaped | + | A rod is classically defined as a thin, straight cylindrical bar of material, usually wood or metal. In the 20th century, plastics became the the material of choice for most rods as they were readily available and light weight. New plastic materials offer strength and stiffness comparable to steel, and innovative processing capabilities allow us to machine plastic parts with tight tolerances. Combined with other benefits, many industries – particular medical and aerospace – are replacing their metal parts with plastic. Due to the wide variety of plastics currently used in the production of plastic rods, the table below has been created to show some of their variations (Note: the information is also applicable to pipes and rigid tubes) |
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| + | A plastic rod is a solid plastic shape generally made by the process of plastic extrusion. Most plastic rods fall into the category of thermoplastic that can be reheated and harden when they cool. Thermoplastics have a wide range of properties and can be recycled. In contrast thermosets, can not be reshaped when heated and are not recyclable. However, the structural integrity of thermosets and their resistance to chemicals often make them preferable over metals because they have a higher strength to weight ratio. Thermosets are often used in composites. | ||
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Revision as of 11:36, 24 November 2022
Description
A rod is classically defined as a thin, straight cylindrical bar of material, usually wood or metal. In the 20th century, plastics became the the material of choice for most rods as they were readily available and light weight. New plastic materials offer strength and stiffness comparable to steel, and innovative processing capabilities allow us to machine plastic parts with tight tolerances. Combined with other benefits, many industries – particular medical and aerospace – are replacing their metal parts with plastic. Due to the wide variety of plastics currently used in the production of plastic rods, the table below has been created to show some of their variations (Note: the information is also applicable to pipes and rigid tubes)
A plastic rod is a solid plastic shape generally made by the process of plastic extrusion. Most plastic rods fall into the category of thermoplastic that can be reheated and harden when they cool. Thermoplastics have a wide range of properties and can be recycled. In contrast thermosets, can not be reshaped when heated and are not recyclable. However, the structural integrity of thermosets and their resistance to chemicals often make them preferable over metals because they have a higher strength to weight ratio. Thermosets are often used in composites.
Synonyms and Related Terms
dowel; stick; pole; wand; staff,